Folding rat-tail comb



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FOLDING RAT TAILCOMB Filed Aug. 17, 1938 PatentedApr-11, 193 9 2,154,120,

UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE! 2,154,120 FOLDING RAT-TAIL COMB Eleanor S. Berliner, Westohester County, N. 1L, assignor to Injection Moulding Corp., New Yo N. Y., a corporation of New York Application August 1'], 1938, Serial No. 225,282

- 5 Claims. (Cl. 132-19) This invention relates to a novel combination its length except at one end where it is provided of a foldable comb and hair curler, in which the with a projection 8 to make a strengthened conhair curler is so constructed that it functions as struction for receiving the pivot pin.

a sheath for the comb when in the folded posi- The curler is of tapered formation gradually 5 tion. tapering to a point at its end and is U-shaped 5 The advantages of this construction over the in cross-section throughout its length (Figures 3 prior art are manifold. The overall length of and 4). The curler structure thus provides a the usual comb and hair curler combination is sheath capable of receiving the comb. This comreduced by one-half when in the closed position bination curler and sheath structure acts as a 0 and the device will. thus occupy little space in protection for the teeth-of the comb when in 10 the carrier's handbag. Also in this closed posithe folded position, while in the open position it tion, the hair curler acts as a sheath to cover the functions as a hair curler. Because of the gradexposed teeth of the comb, thus-preventing snagually tapering shape of the sheath structure nothging and breaking of the teeth when not in use. ing is detracted from its utility as a hair curler.

Stops are provided on the comb and on the Also, because the hair curler completely covers 15 curler whereby they abut against each other in the ends of all the teeth, nothing is detracted the open position. This provides a rigid backfrom its utility as a sheath. The hair curler stop for both the comb and hair curler so that therefore completely and ideally performs two the structure will not easily fold while being used. functions, that of a hair curler and that of a When in use, the comb acts as a firm handle sheath. for the hair curler and the curler acts as a handle, It is clear from Figure 1 that when the comb for the comb. is being used the curler functions as a handle My invention provides a new and novel comfor it. This adds a third function to the curler. bination and new and unusual functions for an Also, when the curler is in use, the comb funcelement in the combination such as is considtions as a handle for it.

ered. to be invention within the meaning of the Figure 5 shows a modified construction for patent statutes. The hair curler portion, besides connecting the curler to the comb, which elimifunctioning in its usual capacity as a hair curler, nates the pin 5. In this modification lugs 6 are also has the added function of a sheath for the formed integral with the comb and the curler is comb. The comb and the hair curler, because of formed with complementary holes 1. The inthe foldable construction, combine to make a herent flexibility of the material used for the much more compact construction than that of structure will allow the curler to slide over the the prior art. lugs until the holes reach them, at which time In the drawing: I the curler will snap into position.

Figure 1 shows a side elevation view of the The curvature of the hair curler at its tip and 35 comb and hair curler in open position. the end of the comb are such that they cooperate Figure 2 shows the structure of Figure 1 in to make the curler point harmless when folded. closed position. Any suitable material may be used for this Figure 3 is a sectional view on the line 3-3 of comb and hair curler that will give the necessary 40 Figure 2. r v. flexibility without breaking.

Figure 4 is a sectional view on the line 4-4 of I claim: Figure 2, and 1. The combination of a foldablecomb and Figure 5 is a V Similar to Figure 4 Showing a hair curler, said curler being hollow and open 0 f n connecting t e ha r c er t0 the at one side to thereby function as a sheath for comb. said comb. 45

The o I hair curler 2 are p vo allv 2. The combination of a comb and sheath connected together by pin 5 so that the two parts therefor pivoted together to fold in a jack-knife of my device may be swung from the open posimanner, said sheath gradually tapering to a point tion (Figure l) to the closed position (Figure 2) and adapted to act as a hair curler when in open like a jack-knife. The comb is provided with a position. stop 3 and the curler with a stop 4 so that in 3. The combination of a. comb and sheath the open position, they abut against each other therefor pivoted together to fold in a jack-knife. provide a a ly r gid straight line strucmanner, said sheath gradually tapering from a ture. maximum width near its pivot to a minimum The comb is of usual construction throughout width at its end, thereby forming a hair curler.

4. The combination of a. comb and sheath therefor, lugs on saidcomb, complementary therefor, pivotally connected by a pin to foldholes in said sheath adapted to fit onsaid lugs in a jack-knife manner, said sheath gradually to thereby provide a pivotal connection theretapering to a point, thereby forming a hair between, said sheath gradually tapering to a 5 curler. point, thereby forming a hair curler. 5

5. The combination of a comb and sheath ELEANOR. 8. 31mm. 

